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NEW: HEK Precast Coupler with approval

The universally applicable HALFEN HEK Precast Coupler is a
practical solution for fast and economical installation of precast
concrete elements. The Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik (German
Centre of Competence for Construction) has now issued a general building approval for the HEK Precast Coupler.
This paves the way for the widespread use of this product on the
German market.

Innovative, practical and versatile
Whether for connecting multi-part pipe systems in road and civil
engineering, prefabricated elements in hydraulic engineering
projects or walls in residential and commercial projects: The HEK
Precast Coupler is the perfect solution for a variety of
applications and connection situations. It offers unprecedented
versatility, as it can be combined with nearly any type of anchor.
Embedded DEMU Sleeve anchors, bolt anchors or bar anchors ensure
that the connection can be subjected to load immediately after
installation, irrespective of the weather.

Easiest possible assembly
In combination with a freely selectable anchor, the connection of
precast concrete elements can be achieved by simple bolting
directly after positioning on site. This means there is no need for
any further materials or auxiliary aids, and no down time during
construction due to curing. Compared to conventional construction
methods the HEK Precast Coupler is considerably more cost and time
efficient.

Visit us at the Concrete Days (The precast industry summit at Ulm,
Germany) from the 20th to the 22nd of February and let us
demonstrate our latest products. We look forward to your visit.

New catalogue: HALFEN Tunneling

Tunnels are very challenging civil engineering projects with a
prospective service life of 100 years or more, and therefore the
highest standards for installation of safety relevant fixing are
required in their construction.

Our new tunnel
catalogue provides an overview of the wide range of HALFEN
products used worldwide for fixing in tunnel construction that meet
these standards.

The catalogue illustrates examples from Europe, the USA and China
of applications in railway tunnels, in road tunnels and in utility
service projects.
The first part of the catalogue is a general overview of products
to provide easy orientation of the applications followed with a
compilation of technical information for the illustrated
products.

If you have any questions or require individual consultation for a
project, please contact our tunnel team at: kap.tunnel@halfen.com.